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Vietnam lags behind region in economic freedom

Though Vietnam has managed a modest rise in its overall score, it still is at the bottom position in the region in the latest ranking by the US-based Heritage Foundation in terms of economic freedom.

Top social security targets for 2018

 This year, Vietnam’s social security policy focuses on improving human resources, increasing job opportunities, and fine-tuning labor institutions, all aimed at ensuring social welfare for all.

The largest vault of wildlife skulls and horns in Hanoi

A group of reporters from Tap chi Bao ve Rung va Moi Truong (Forest and Environment Journal) have been able to penetrate a large-scale wildlife trafficking ring which carries out both domestic and cross-border affairs.

VN female scientist discovers way to help treat Alzheimer’s

VietNamNet Bridge - After seven years of research, a female Vietnamese scientist has discovered a new transmitter to help prevent Alzheimer’s.

Natural resources and environmental protection high on agenda

 Tran Hong Ha, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, speaks about his commitments to assure Viet Nam will be wealthy and clean.

Woman who brings luxury fashion brands to Vietnam

Tran Thi Hoai Anh is the founder of GlobalLink, a company that has brought dozens of famous fashion brands like Celine, Balenciaga, Lanvin, Chloé, Moncler and Loewe to its multi-brand chain of concept stores called Runway. 

Dien pomelo- a Hanoi speciality

 With its unique fragrance and taste, Dien pomelo is a precious gift and a speciality of Hanoi.

An urgent strategy needed for Vietnamese enterprises to grow

Associate Professor Dr Tran Dinh Thien, director of the Viet Nam Institute of Economics, talks to Tien Phong (Vanguard) newspaper on what the country should do to gain strong economics development in 2018.

Vietnam Poetry Day experiments with new activities to attract audiences

 A string of new activities are expected to take place within the framework of the 16th Vietnam Poetry Day, scheduled to start on February 27 (the 12th of the first lunar month), in the hope of attracting more audiences.

Audrey Nguyen’s collection wows at New York Fashion Week

Vietnamese designer Audrey Hieu Nguyen has presented her latest collection at the prestigious New York Fashion Week in the US.

Tuy Loan communal house festival honours ancestors

A festival was held at Tuy Loan communal house on February 25 (or the 10th day of the first lunar month) in central Danang city’s Hoa Vang district, attracting thousands of local people and tourists.

Art exhibition on Sword Lake kicks off

 VietNamNet Bridge – An art exhibition entitled Ho Guom Mua Xuan (Sword Lake and Spring) kicked off last week at the Hoan Kiem Cultural House, 2 Le Thai To Street.

Thousands make pilgrimage to Yen Tu Mountain

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thousands of people are flocking to the Yen Tu Spring Festival, the largest annual festival in northern Vietnam, which began Sunday in Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province.

Opportunities for newcomers

 The real estate market is often full of grand visions of luxurious urban areas. However, industry experts say real opportunities often lie in the affordable segment that reaches more homebuyers.

Ten divestments in spotlight for 2018

 After 2017’s significant state capital divestment deals, the Vietnamese market is expected to see some of the most anticipated sales in 2018.

Private equity investments in Vietnam take off in Year of the Dog

 Vietnam has kicked off the Year of the Dog with major investment deals in private equity, showing investors’ confidence in the fast-growing sector.

Vietnam indecisive about visa waiver extension program

VietNamNet Bridge - If Vietnam exempts Visa’s for travelers from more than 100 countries, it will lose hundreds of millions of dollars each year. 

Documentary about renowned Buddhist monk to hit Vietnam’s screens

 The documentary film on Vietnam’s famous Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh will be screened in Vietnam beginning March 1st this year.

Over five tonnes of fish released to Red River

 Thousands of people attended a releasing ceremony in Hanoi with more than five tonnes of fish set free into the Red River.